Starting in May, the sale of fireworks will be prohibited in the rural parts of the RDEK, one month later […]

The B.C. government’s fears that COVID-19 variants could spread out of control have led it to launch new restrictions for a three-week period beginning March 30, and running until April 19.

New community-led projects in the Columbia Basin will support access to affordable, quality, local food for residents, with an emphasis […]

People in the Columbia Basin will be better able to access community resources, build connections and overcome barriers through 42 projects that aim to improve quality of life and enhance social well-being in the region.

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Get ready to roll up your sleeve! Covid-19 vaccines have arrived and booking for eligible seniors will start on March 8.

Recent sightings of individuals near and around the Elk River have caused Fernie Fire Rescue to issue a river ice […]

The Volunteer Tax Program at the Fernie Seniors Drop-In Centre will once again be operating every Tuesday from March 9 to April 27 from 10am to 2pm.

From frogs to grizzly bears and creeks to lakes, habitats and species of all shapes and sizes will benefit from […]

Single use products, from packaging to food containers, to disposable cups and cutlery, are a key contributor to the 2 billion tonnes of waste that humans produce every year.

The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District provides up to 40 percent capital funding for acute care facilities in the region for equipment and facility construction and renovation.

More reasons to get active are coming to the Basin this spring with Columbia Basin Trust providing $500,000 for 80 projects to keep youth moving.